In this fantastic book you will learn all about crocheting. You will know much more than commonly used abbreviations, stiches, kinds of hooks, and kinds of yarns. You will feel confident knowing the difference between the Single Crochet, Double Crochet, Half-Double Crochet, and Triple Crochet stitches. Not only are the parts of a hook discuessed, you will be able to identify them by their various sizes, shapes and materials they are made of. There is a slight confusion regarding yarn sizes, but don't let that discourage you. You will know the one system that classifies yarn into five categories based on the approximate diameter of the yarn. While there are common types of yarns based on weight, numerous manufacturers in numerous countries will produce yarns that don't fall within the common weight parameters of yarn. Listed in here are the most familiar ones that are sold. As well as the ones that are difficult to crochet with. Many crochet instructors will say that all you need to get started are your hook and ball of yarn, but you really need more than these. There are other tools that will help you considerably in making your work easier and more efficient. Here are the ?extras? you?ll want to keep handy. Proper techniques begin with how to hold hook and yarn correctly so that you?re comfortable with them when working on a project. There are two ways to hold your hook. Find out which is best for you. Knowing the basics will enable you to come up with simple projects for you and your home. In fact, there are multiple projects you can create just by knowing the basics. However, as you gain more confidence, chances are you?ll want to learn advanced techniques so you can diversify your project portfolio. Who knows, you may want to make a living out of crochet.